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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.47, 506.40 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.47, 506.40 and 245.94 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.47 : 506.40 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.47/506.40 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.47x = 506.40 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.47x = 124,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,544.02/337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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